National and University Library "St. Kliment of Ohrid", National and academic library in Skopje, North Macedonia
The National and University Library St. Kliment of Ohrid is a research and educational institution in Skopje housing millions of books, manuscripts, and digital resources. The building provides separate reading areas for different users and stores rare collections in controlled climate spaces.
The library was founded in 1944 to gather and protect knowledge for the newly formed nation. It grew from a small collection into a modern research center over the following decades, setting standards for the entire region.
The collection preserves Slavic manuscripts and works by local writers that document the region's literary heritage. Visitors can see how these materials shaped the development of language and thought across generations.
The building is centrally located in Skopje and easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should check ahead which reading areas are open, as some sections are reserved by appointment for specific groups or research projects.
The building received a major expansion in 2009 with new spaces for special collections and modern digitization equipment. This addition allowed the institution to convert rare texts into digital formats and preserve them for longer.
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